Mountain Skills

Boots should have good grip and be water resistant like a pair of Mammut Ducan High GTX. (Men’s and Women’s)

Fully waterproof Jacket and trousers are essential. The Jacket should have a good hood and taped seams. The Mammut Convey Tour HS Hooded Jacket (Men’s and Women’s) is a good example.

The trousers should fit over your other leg wear and boots. The Mammut Albula HS Pants (Men’s and Women’s ) are a good example.

A warm synthetic insulated jacket is idea for damp British mountain conditions to keep warm. The Mammut Rime IN Flex Hooded Jacket (Men’s and Women’s) is a good example.

Damp resistant warm layers like fleeces are good active warm layers. The Mammut Taiss Light ML Jacket (Men’s and Women’s) is a good example.

Should be light with a good freedom of movement and should not be cotton. The Mammut Runbold Pants (Men’s and Women’s) are a good example.

Non cotton skin to layers are recommended. The Mammut Trift range is a good example.

Warm cushioned socks with a high wool content are idea. Darn Tough Midweight Hiker Boot Cushion Socks are a good example.

A simple warm beanie is ideal. Like a Mammut Fleece Beanie. In hot weather bring a sun hat as well.

Warm and quick drying gloves are idea. Mammut Fleece Glove is a good example.

These are useful and versatile extra items of clothing. The Mammut Merino Neck Gaiter and the Mammut Balaclava are good examples.

Needs to be tough, reliable and waterproof. A simple digital watch or a modern sports smart watch will do.

A whistle for emergences should be loud and pea less. The Acme Slimline Tornado is a good example.

A head torch should be bright, easy to use and weatherproof. A Petzl Tikka core is a good example.

A Rucksack needs to be simple and robust. For a one day courses the Mammut Trion Nordwand 38 (Men’s and Women’s) is a good Example. For wild camping it should between 45 and 65 litres in volume. Depending on the bulk of your equipment. The Mammut Ducan Spine 50-60 is a good example.

Keeping your equipment dry is essential. This can be done by lining your rucksack with a large dry bag or robust plastic bag. An alternative is to use a number of smaller drybags like the Mammut Drybag Light to pack things separately.

Should contain small number items to just to deal with very minor injuries and blisters. The Mammut First Aid Kit Light is a good example.

Bring all the medication and basic toiletries you would normal need for the duration of the course.

Foods which contain a mix of carbohydrates and are quick and easy to eat in adverse conditions are best of most people. In winter look for foods which will not freeze solid. Simple sandwiches and trail bars are good. When camping look for modern dehydrated expedition food which light and convenient.

Needs to be robust and leak proof. A Nalgene water bottle is good example. Carrying at least two litres is a good idea in hot weather.

The Silva expedition 4 compass has been the benchmark for years.